Arsenal can maintain the hope of signing Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez late in the window, after the latest developments.
The Argentina international’s desire to join Barcelona has seen him reject every other option, including Arsenal.
However, his side are refusing to let him move to the Camp Nou. Despite the Madrid club’s firm stance, Barcelona continue to talk about their interest in the striker.
On Wednesday, Barca president Joan Laporta said he hopes Atlético will accept their initial offer.
Arsenal waiting for a chance
Thursday’s print edition of AS covers the ongoing spat between the two La Liga duo involving Julián Alvarez and covers Arsenal’s interest.
Los Rojiblancos are growing tired of publicly saying no to the Spanish champions, who still maintain hope.
Those close to Atlético Madrid believe the club and not the 26-year-old is the victim in this drawn-out saga.
There’s disappointment with noise created by Barcelona and his agent, Fernando Hidalgo. This is resulting in ‘reputational and economic damage’ to the Madrid club.
Diego Simeone’s side are adamant they won’t let him join the Catalan club, as a ‘matter of pride’. This continues to favour Arsenal, who are waiting to sign Julián Alvarez late in the window.
Door opening for Arsenal
On Wednesday, Sport Witness covered a report explaining that Arsenal can be the only option for the striker.
AS now back that up and shares more updates on the possibility of the former Manchester City man moving to the Emirates.
Julián Alvarez had been confident of ending up at Barcelona. That’s no longer the case, as he’s realised Atlético Madrid weren’t bluffing.
The only way out is England, where the Gunners are waiting for him.
He is ‘starting to see’ the possibility of joining Mikel Arteta’s side, meaning Alvarez is opening the door.
AS states: ‘They [Arsenal] have the €150m and a bargaining chip (Gyökeres). The agreement between the clubs exists. Only [agreement with] the player is missing.’
In short, Arsenal have agreed a deal worth €150m including Viktor Gyökeres. The player has to give an approval for the total agreement.
